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Davis, William Heath, 1822-1909

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1822 - 1909

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

William Heath Davis correspondence

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1344
Scope and Contents

Typed and signed letters (1896-1901) addressed to Nellie D. Gleason and her handwritten replies (1896-1901). Davis expresses appreciation for Nellie's aid in research on Southern California for his book about the history and life of Californians before and after the annexation to the United States. Gleason's letters inform Davis of more research materials she sent.

Dates: 1896-1901
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Heath Davis correspondence

William Heath Davis papers

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4026
Scope and Contents

William Heath Davis papers, 1885-1905, includes notable items include correspondence with publishing companies regarding his book, Sixty Years in California, as well as manuscript fragments.

Dates: 1885-1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Heath Davis papers

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Authors, American -- California -- Correspondence 1
Business, Industry, Labor, and Commerce 1
California, Southern -- History 1
Correspondence 1
Los Angeles (Calif.) 1
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Manuscripts 1
Material Types 1
Publishers and Publishing 1
San Francisco (Calif.) 1
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